Baseline Systems FreeWave Ethernet Radio - Manual (Page 43)

User Manual and Reference Guide
LUM0024AB Rev A
If the firmware file is being uploaded to the transceiver, there is a new entry in the FreeWave TFTP
Server window, with a progress bar.
Over a local connection, for example connected directly from computer to transceiver using an
Ethernet cable, the upgrade can take less than 30 seconds. If the transceiver being upgraded is
not local, for example, an over-the-air firmware upgrade, the process can take significantly longer,
depending on the link quality.
On the Tools page in the configuration Web pages, the status of the firmware upgrade process
updates as the status changes.
After the firmware upgrade is complete, the transceiver reboots itself and returns to its
programmed state.
6. To verify the firmware upgrade, see "Verifying Firmware Upgrades" on page 28
Upgrading Plus-Style Firmware Globally
You can also upgrade firmware to all connected Plus-Style transceivers of the same type using the GLOBAL
Firmware Upgrade option. The Gateway sends a a copy of the firmware update in 1 KB sections to all
connected Endpoints and MultiPoint Repeaters. Each transceiver must successfully receive every section, or
it will not upgrade its firmware. Increasing the Broadcast Repeat setting increases the probability of
success, but slows down the overall process. The Gateway itself will not be upgraded during a Global
Upgrade.
Note: If the GLOBAL Firmware Upgrade button is selected on an Endpoint or a
Multipoint Repeater, that individual transceiver is not upgraded. It sends the
upgrade file to its Gateway, which will be upgraded. No other transceivers will
receive the file.
1. Access the radio's configuration Web pages.
For more information, see "Accessing Configuration Web Pages" on page 19.
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